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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1973

Page

10

Delite Tops Monday Night Ladies League Scores

Delite led the Monday Night Ladies League with a 2487 scratch and 3141 handicap. Team members include Josie Reeder 504, Doris Middlebrooks 543, Shirley Summerford 477, Barbara Wilson 509, Oleta Poole 454, and Walter Harvey bowled a 608 series for Civic League with 232 171 205 games.

Dari Delite Josie Reeder Doris Middlebrooks Shirley Summerford Barbara Wilson Oleta Poole Walter Harvey Walter Dot Amador Pepsi Cola Bill Geloneck Bob Evans Scott McClanahan James West Bill Handschumaker Kennedy Pontiac Karl Gillette Carlos Pressnell Raymond Woodall Leo Terry Decatur Jesse Richards Willis Taylor John Gort Bob Morris Decatur Body Works Jimmy Barton Roy Tapscott Jimmy Parnell Bob Eaton Phil Holland Benton Johnson Betsy Anderson Jewel Harvey Roadrunners Edna Ryan Wanda Taylor Don Ryan Becky Richards Helen Gort Jimmy Stone Jimmy Shoney Paul Reid Marie Perry Bess Clark Debbie Miller

Blanda 46-year-old leads Raiders past Dolphins upset

Four field goals by 46-year-old George Blanda powered the Oakland Raiders to a 12 to 7 upset over the Miami Dolphins, snapping Miami’s NFL record streak of 18 straight regular season and playoff wins.

Associated Press Okland George Blanda Oakland Raiders Miami Dolphins

Connors Wins Pacific Southwest Tennis Championship

In Los Angeles Jimmy Connors defeated Tom Okker of Holland to win the $11,000 first prize. He won 7-5 in the first set and prevailed in a dramatic tiebreaker for the second set to claim the title.

Los Angeles Jimmy Connors Holland Tom Okker

Revson Wins Canadian Grand Prix Rain-Delayed F1 Race

American driver Peter Revson, racing for McLaren, won the Grand Prix of Canada in a rain-disrupted 200 mile Formula 1 event held at Mosport. The race featured delays and confusion as weather affected the course and timing.

Mosport Ont Peter Revson McLaren

Bryant quotes set tone as Alabama rallies to beat Kentucky

Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant framed football as a game of emotions after trailing 14-0 at halftime. The Crimson Tide recovered for a 28-14 win over Kentucky. Willie Shelby opened the second half with a 100 yard kickoff return helping shift momentum for Alabama.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Paul “Bear Bryant Kentucky Willie Shelby

Ladies PGA players top $30,000 in 1973 seven months

In the first seven months of 1973 nine members of the Ladies Professional Golf Association have won more than $30,000 in tour championships.

Ladies Pga

Baseball Standings and Results Highlights

American League East standings show Baltimore and Detroit early leaders with tight race. Saturday results include Baltimore over Milwaukee and Detroit down Boston. Minnesota beat California in 14 innings. Sunday scores show New York and Cleveland sweeping. Oakland topped Chicago. National League updates feature New York and Pittsburgh leading, with several rain delays and key matchups through Monday.

Baltimore Joe Namath New York Jets Baltimore Colts Namath New York al Woodall Jets Pete Goglak New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Yankee Stadium Giants New Haven Conn Chicago Oakland A’s Chicago White Sox A’s Baltimore Orioles Boston Detroit Milwaukee Cleveland Oakland Kansas City Minnesota California Texas Pattin Holdsworth Fifi Odom Broberg Wright Singer Pittsburgh St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia San Francisco San Diego Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta Houston Moose Briles Renko

Weekly bowling results show tight two team races

Nightowls beat Hawaii 50s 3 1 with Eight Balls 1 and Teddy Bears 3 Roverettes 0 Strugglers win 4 2 over Dots A Dash Supposed to makeup Las Vegas style scores note high games Lavern Shelton 160 173 Josie Reeder 167 Vera Freeze 150 and high series Vera Freeze 434 Lavern Shelton 449 Josie Reeder 446

Teddy Bears VW Hawaii 50 Strugglers Roverettes Lavern Shelton Josie Reeder Vera Freeze Hawaii Teddy Bears

Aaron Eyes Ruth Record as Boos Echo Hunger for 90 RBIs

Hank drives a three run homer in the sixth off Dave Roberts as Aaron climbs to 90 RBIs this season. He says he aims to match Babe Ruth’s record this year with five games remaining against Los Angeles and Houston. He plans to fish after the season, joking about vanishing from public view.

Aaron Dave Roberts Los Angeles Astros Ruth Babe Ruth

College football roundup with rushes, passes and losses

Miami continued from page 9 as Hamm's eight yard pass to Brent Longwell. Willie Shelby's 100 yard kickoff return sparked Alabama from a 14 0 deficit against Kentucky and a late rally with a Shelby run and Rutledge TD. Michigan blistered Stanford with two Shuttlesworth and Chapman TDs and Lantry field goals. Penn State scored on fumbles and short punts for three Cappelletti touchdowns. Notre Dame beat Northwestern as Clements threw two TD passes and learned his sister had died. Tennessee defense halted Army as Kingsley Fink threw for 326 and Armstrong returned kicks.

Page 9 Hamm Brent Longwell Willie Shelby Alabama Kentucky Shelby Wilbur Jackson Gary Rutledge Michigan Ed Shuttlesworth Gil Chapman Mike Lantry Stanford Penn State John Cappelletti Navy Notre Dame Tom Clements Northwestern Tennessee Army Cadets Kingssey Fink Barry Armstrong

Braves Rout Astros as Aaron Sits Out No 712th Homer

Dick Dietz and Frank Tepedino homered to power the Atlanta Braves to a 10-2 win over Houston. Hank Aaron did not play while remaining at career homer No 712. Cincinnati missed clinching as Dodgers beat Reds 6-4 keeping division race alive. Padres rally past Giants 11-9 with Fred Kendall driving in the tiebreaking two runs in the ninth.

Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Dodger Braves Astros Dick Dietz Frank Tepedino Atlanta Braves Houston Hank Aaron Padres Giants Fred Kendall San Diego San Francisco

Squeaker win. Chiefs edge Patriots amid errors

Chiefs win 14 0 as Willie Ellison plunges for a TD and Jan Stenerud kicks 33 yard FG. Patriots stumble with a late Sam Cunningham TD. Vikings top Bears 22 13 led by Bud Grant comments. 49ers outlast Broncos 36 34 on Bruce Gossett five FGs. Giants tie Eagles 23 23 on Gogolak late FG. Packers tie Lions 13 13 as Marcos kicks winner.

Hank Stram Chiefs Patriots Kansas City Willie Ellison Jan Stenerud New England Sam Cunningham Vikings Bears Minnesota Bud Grant 49Ers Broncos Bruce Gossett Giants Eagles Pete Gogolak Roman Gabriel Harold Carmichael Packers Lions Jim del Gaizo Scott Hunter Green Bay Chester Marcos

Navy names Walsh as coach after 17 victories at academy

Navy's new coach George Walsh played QB at the Naval Academy and led the Midshipmen to 17 wins, seven losses and three ties. His career passing records still rank fifth.

Annapolis Navy George Walsh U.s.naval Academy Midshipmen Walsh

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